A senior election observer has called on Tanzanians to preserve their standing as the region's most stable democracy after the nation completed its general election. Specioza Kazibwe, who heads the East African Community monitoring delegation and previously served as Uganda's vice president, commended Tanzania over the weekend for demonstrating political sophistication and national cohesion. She recalled how Tanzanian forces helped restore order in Uganda and credited the late Julius Nyerere for shaping regional history.
Kazibwe expressed admiration for presidential contenders who gathered after voting concluded and graciously accepted their losses while pledging cooperation with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She praised citizens for their determination to maintain stability and described the Independent National Electoral Commission's work as transparent and well executed. The observer chief noted her pride in witnessing Hassan become head of state, recalling their first meeting in Beijing in 1995. She encouraged Tanzanian women and girls to pursue education and positions of authority, stating that balanced participation between genders drives national advancement.
Kazibwe expressed admiration for presidential contenders who gathered after voting concluded and graciously accepted their losses while pledging cooperation with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She praised citizens for their determination to maintain stability and described the Independent National Electoral Commission's work as transparent and well executed. The observer chief noted her pride in witnessing Hassan become head of state, recalling their first meeting in Beijing in 1995. She encouraged Tanzanian women and girls to pursue education and positions of authority, stating that balanced participation between genders drives national advancement.
